Staff Platform Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Platform Engineer based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and evolution of secure, cloud-native platforms supporting critical mission-driven environments.

You will serve as a technical leader responsible for building scalable runtime platforms, improving engineering practices, and enabling teams to deliver software efficiently and securely.

The position combines hands-on engineering with strategic technical ownership, allowing you to influence architecture decisions and long-term platform direction.

You will collaborate across engineering, product, and customer teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

Working with modern technologies such as Kubernetes, GitOps, cloud platforms, and DevSecOps practices, you will help shape secure software delivery at scale.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced platform engineer who thrives in ambiguity, innovation, and high-impact technical environments.

Accountabilities

The Staff Platform Engineer will own the architecture, development, and continuous improvement of platform capabilities that connect applications with secure and scalable runtime environments. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to drive engineering excellence across teams.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable runtime production environments across cloud-native and containerized systems.
• Develop and execute platform strategies, technical roadmaps, and engineering standards aligned with mission objectives.
• Transform applications into Kubernetes-ready formats and support modern deployment approaches across diverse environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, helping raise engineering standards and supporting professional growth.
• Identify opportunities for platform improvements, process optimization, and increased delivery efficiency across teams.
• Collaborate with product teams to provide technical guidance, improve product fit, and influence future product direction.
• Partner with customers and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and align solutions with operational goals.
• Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices, including security automation, container security, cloud security, and compliance-focused engineering.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, infrastructure automation, and operational tooling.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to address complex technical and business challenges.
• Support cross-functional teams by providing expertise in architecture, performance, monitoring, and security design.
• Travel occasionally to support customer and team collaboration needs.
  
  

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Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced platform engineering leader with a strong background in cloud-native technologies, secure software delivery, and enterprise-scale infrastructure. They should be comfortable owning complex technical challenges, working independently, and influencing teams through technical expertise and collaboration.

• U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Extensive experience solving complex technical challenges across multiple engineering domains.
• Deep expertise in one or more key technologies such as Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, or Go.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native architectures.
• Advanced proficiency with YAML and infrastructure configuration management.
• Experience with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including API security, container security, and cloud security principles.
• Experience designing secure architectures, monitoring systems, and performance instrumentation for complex environments.
• Ability to identify process gaps, introduce improvements, and establish scalable engineering practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within Agile teams in remote environments.
• Preferred experience with DoD environments, production authorization processes, or mission-critical systems.
• Familiarity with Big Bang, Iron Bank, C-ATO processes, or similar secure software delivery frameworks is a plus.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification or ability to obtain is preferred.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

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• Fully remote work environment within the United States.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid premiums.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company stock options.
• Home office budget to support remote work.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy.
• Paid federal holidays, Thanksgiving week, and end-of-year holiday time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Training, certification, and professional development reimbursement.
• Conference participation support, including travel, lodging, and fees.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, mission-focused technology initiatives.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineers, innovators, and industry experts.
  
  

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